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South Africa takes tentative steps towards Rabat
The South Africa-Morocco relationship may be entering a new era of pragmatism. They are about 5,000 kilometres apart, one located on the Southern tip the other on the Northern tip of Africa. Bot
Bill Gates says Microsoft — not Google — should have built the dominant mobile operating system
The failure of Microsoft to establish a leading mobile operating system was a huge blow to the company, and something that apparently still haunts one of its co-founders to this day. Microsoft
New York Irish Rep theater celebrates its 30th anniversary honoring Bill Clinton
The wonderful Irish Repertory Theatre in New York will celebrate their 30th anniversary in style in June at their annual gala when Bill Clinton will be the honoree The Rep, founded by Ciaran O’Reil
Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
by Taylor Staggers The legendary Cathy Hughes has been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). This esteemed honor from NAB certainly seals the Urban One founder’s place among the greatest entrepreneurs and media personalities of all time.
The power of research to save lives
“We need more research, we need more treatments, and we need a more robust safety net for people who struggle...” -Anita F., LUNG FORCE Hero Research holds the key to a world free from lung diseas
Damon Young of Very Smart Brothas worries about everything. A lot.
His new book, ‘What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker,’ takes you into the brain of the most anxious black man in Pittsburgh Damon Young is a Very Smart Brotha who is riddled with neuroses. An
Attend the "100 Black Men Of America" 33rd Annual Conference!
Join the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. as members and youth from across their global network convene in Las Vegas, NV for the 33rd Annual Conference. Individuals and corporations who demonstrate lead
Ethiopian operates all women functioned flight
Africa’s biggest and most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines, on Friday celebrated the 2019 International Women’s Day, IWD, with an all female operated flight to the Norwegian capital, Oslo. Th
Celebrating African First Ladies: Nigeria's Aisha Buhari
Often described as mothers to the nations their husbands lead, Africa’s first ladies are often expected to be unifying figures, serving the president of the nation and the voters who entrusted him the mandate to lead. A first lady by definition is the wife of the head of state, and it therefore f
Meet Robert McGee: At 71, FSU professor is a martial arts champ
Fayetteville State University accounting professor Robert McGee has won 445 medals in martial arts competitions. Robert McGee was 65 when he returned to the martial arts he had practiced when he wa
Melania Trump recognizes women of courage around the world
First lady Melania Trump speaks at the 2019 International Women of Courage Awards at the Department of State in Washington, Thursday, March 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON — Melania T
Churches, restaurants start Friday fish fries this week in observance of Lent
Lent is under way, and that means fish fries and Lenten restaurant specials are popping up everywhere. Around the metro area, plenty of churches (especially Catholic) and fraternal organizations such
Insta-Monarch: Queen Elizabeth makes 1st Instagram post
Queen Elizabeth II has posted her first Instagram image. The media-savvy queen posted from the Science Museum Thursday to help promote the museum’s summer exhibition. Using an iPad, she shared a
Alabama Tornado Tragedy: How You Can Help
By Pam Wright Communities Struggling to Recover from Devastating Tornado Damage At a Glance - Alabama residents are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives after Sunday's deadly tornado outbreak. - Here are ways in which you can help the victims. The search continued T
On the right track in Chicago
Chicago was once called the worst school district in the United States. Today, though, high school graduation rates there are rising, as are ACT scores, GPAs, and the number of students enrolled in AP